KR102556908B1 - Plasma generator - Google Patents

Abstract

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a plasma generating device is disclosed. The plasma generating device includes a holding unit including at least one interface unit receiving an input from a user; a head unit including a plasma generating unit for generating the plasma; a first cartridge detachably coupled to a first end of the head unit and generating plasma in a predetermined area; and a light irradiation unit provided at a second end of the head unit.

Description

Plasma generator {PLASMA GENERATOR}

The present disclosure relates to a plasma generating device, and more specifically, to a device for irradiating plasma to the skin of an animal using the plasma generating device.

In the 2021 survey, it is estimated that 29.7% of all households in Korea are raising companion animals. The relationship between companion animals and humans is mutually beneficial and dynamic, and is known to improve human health and quality of life in particular. Groups with pets have lower levels of stress, reduced risk of heart disease and feelings of depression, and improved immune systems.

However, raising a companion animal may require more time and effort than you think. Of course, you need to feed them on time, you also need to buy snacks, nests or toys, and you may need to go for a walk periodically. In addition to time, there can be a lot of financial expenses that were not expected before adopting a companion animal. In particular, unlike humans, companion animals lack insurance, so a single visit to the hospital can cost a lot of money.

Reasons for companion animals to visit the hospital may include treatment of skin diseases, prevention of parasitic infections, or diseases caused by old age. Among these, skin diseases may be the main factor for companion animals to visit the hospital. The hair present in pets, such as cats and dogs, can prevent air from circulating through the pet's skin. Accordingly, when moisture penetrates into the hair, various skin diseases or odors may occur.

Further, the skin may also be present on the inside of the ear. In particular, the ears of companion animals are somewhat complicated compared to the structure of human ears, and unlike humans, long hairs may also exist in the ears. Accordingly, the companion animal's ears are more prone to skin diseases, and it may be difficult for the owner to manage them. Therefore, there may be a demand for a device through which owners of companion animals can directly manage the skin of companion animals.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication 10-2019-0018025

The present disclosure has been made in response to the above background art, and aims to provide a plasma generating device for irradiating plasma to animal skin.

The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above problems, a plasma generating device is disclosed. The plasma generating device includes a holding unit including at least one interface unit receiving an input from a user; a head unit including a plasma generating unit for generating the plasma; a first cartridge detachably coupled to a first end of the head unit and generating plasma in a predetermined area; a light irradiation unit provided at a second end of the head unit; can include

In addition, at least one interface unit, a first interface unit for receiving an input from the user for controlling the first cartridge; and a second interface unit configured to receive an input from a user for controlling the light emitter.

In addition, the first cartridge may include a first acting portion for irradiating plasma to an area facing the first acting surface through a predetermined first acting surface; and a first coupling portion coupled to the first acting portion and detachably coupled to the head portion. Including, wherein the first coupling part, a first frame is formed to be detachable to the edge of the first end of the head portion; and a plurality of first protrusions formed on the first frame and coupled to a side surface of the first acting portion, wherein the plurality of first protrusions are formed on the first frame so as not to protrude forward of the first acting portion. can include

In addition, a second cartridge detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit to generate plasma in a predetermined area; The second cartridge further includes: a second acting portion for irradiating plasma to an area facing the second acting surface through a predetermined second acting surface; and a second coupling portion coupled to the second acting portion and detachably coupled to the head portion. The second coupling part includes a second frame frame detachably formed from the edge of the first end of the head unit; and a plurality of second protrusions formed on the second frame frame and coupled to a side surface of the second acting portion, wherein the plurality of second protrusions are formed on the second frame frame so as to protrude forward of the second acting portion; can include

In addition, a third cartridge detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit to generate plasma in a predetermined area; The third cartridge further includes a third acting portion for irradiating plasma to an area facing the third acting surface through a predetermined third acting surface; and a third coupling portion coupled to the third acting portion and detachably coupled to the head portion. and, wherein the third working surface includes: a 3-1 working surface; and a 3-2 acting surface corresponding to a surface of a protruding pillar protruding from the 3-1 acting surface. can include

In addition, the light irradiation unit, at least one first LED using a first wavelength of 355nm to 455nm; at least one first LD using a second wavelength of 640 nm to 655 nm; and at least one second LED using a third wavelength of 660 nm to 670 nm; can include

In addition, the head unit, an ozone removal unit for removing ozone (O ₃ ) generated as the plasma is irradiated to the skin; can include

In addition, the ozone removal unit, a suction fan for inhaling the ozone; and an ozone filter unit for removing the inhaled ozone. can include

In addition, the ozone filter unit may include an ozone filter that removes the ozone; a first filter case for fixing the ozone filter; can include

In addition, the ozone filter unit may include a plurality of carbon beads for removing the ozone; and a second filter case for fixing the carbon beads. can include

In addition, the plasma generating unit includes a connecting portion protruding from one surface facing the first acting unit for connection with the first acting unit, and the ozone filter unit is provided between the plasma generating unit and the first acting unit. And, it may include a hollow through which the connecting portion passes.

In addition, the plurality of first protrusions may be coupled to the side surface of the first acting part at predetermined intervals so that the ozone is sucked according to the operation of the suction fan.

In addition, the light irradiation unit may include a plurality of discharge holes through which the ozone sucked according to the operation of the suction fan is discharged.

The technical solutions obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the above-mentioned solutions, and other solutions not mentioned will become clear to those skilled in the art from the description below. You will be able to understand.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a plasma generating device capable of managing animal skin.

Effects obtainable in the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. .

Various aspects are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numbers are used to collectively refer to like elements. In the following embodiments, for explanation purposes, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be apparent that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
1 is a perspective view for explaining an example of a plasma generating device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 is a diagram for explaining an example of a plasma generating device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a diagram for explaining an example of a first cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a second cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a third cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a light irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
7 is a diagram for explaining a positional relationship of an ozone removal unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
8 is a diagram for explaining an example of an ozone removal unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Since the present invention can make various changes and have various embodiments, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the detailed description. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. Like reference numerals have been used for like elements throughout the description of each figure.

Terms such as first, second, A, B, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, a first element may be termed a second element, and similarly, a second element may be termed a first element, without departing from the scope of the present invention. The terms and/or include any combination of a plurality of related recited items or any of a plurality of related recited items.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, but other elements may exist in the middle. It should be. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another element, it should be understood that no other element exists in the middle.

Terms used in this application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, the terms "include" or "have" are intended to designate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features It should be understood that the presence or addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof is not precluded.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related art, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, they should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning. don't

In the present disclosure, the plasma generating device may be a device for a user to irradiate plasma to the skin of a companion animal. Plasma is an ionized gas, and may be a fourth state of matter following solid, liquid, and gas. In general, plasma can be generated based on high voltage discharge, and when induced on the skin of a companion animal, it can be used for the purpose of treating and shaping the epidermal part of the skin by a sublimation action. Here, sublimation may mean a phase transition phenomenon in which a substance changes from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid process in chemistry. A user may promote a skin cell regeneration cycle or sterilize by irradiating plasma to the skin of a companion animal through a plasma generating device.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating device may include a cartridge that is interchangeably coupled to irradiate plasma to the skin of a companion animal in various ways. For example, the plasma generating device may include a first cartridge for irradiating plasma to the skin of a short-haired companion animal. The plasma generating device may include a second cartridge for irradiating plasma to the skin of a long-haired companion animal. The plasma generating device may include a third cartridge for irradiating plasma to curved skin such as a toe. The user can manage the skin of the companion animal by selecting an appropriate cartridge among the first to third cartridges.

Furthermore, the plasma generating device may include a light irradiation unit for reducing bacteria or fungi present in the companion animal's ear. The user can prevent the occurrence of bacteria or fungi or reduce the bacteria or fungi that have already occurred by irradiating light to the inside of the ear of the companion animal through the light irradiation unit. Hereinafter, a plasma generating device according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7 .

1 is a perspective view for explaining an example of a plasma generating device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 2 is a diagram for explaining an example of a plasma generating device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the plasma generating device 1000 may include a gripping part 100 , a head part 200 , a first cartridge 300 and a light irradiation part 400 . However, since the above-described components are not essential to implement the plasma generating device 1000, the plasma generating device 1000 may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The gripping part 100 may be formed in a shape capable of being gripped by a user. The gripper 100 may be formed in a shape that is easy for a user to grip the plasma generating device 1000 .

The gripping unit 100 may include at least one interface unit, a light output unit 130 and an audio output unit 140 .

At least one interface unit may receive an input from a user. The at least one interface unit may be implemented as at least one of a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure/capacity), a jog wheel, and a jog switch. At least one interface unit may include a first interface unit 110 and a second interface unit 120 .

The first interface unit 110 is provided under at least one cartridge and may receive an input from a user for controlling the at least one cartridge.

Specifically, the plasma generating device 1000 according to the present disclosure may include one cartridge 300. The first cartridge 300 may be used to generate plasma in an area with short hair, such as the skin of a short-haired companion animal or the belly of a companion animal.

The plasma generating device may include a second cartridge. The second cartridge may be used to generate plasma in an area with long hair, such as the skin of a long-haired companion animal or the back of a companion animal.

The plasma generating device may include a third cartridge for irradiating plasma to curved skin such as a toe. The first interface unit 110 is provided below the first to third cartridges, and may receive input from a user for controlling the first to third cartridges.

The second interface unit 120 is provided below the light irradiation unit 400 and may receive an input from a user for controlling the light irradiation unit 400 .

In the present disclosure, the operations of the first interface unit 110 and the second interface unit 120 may be implemented opposite to those of the above-described example. For example, the first interface unit 110 may be provided below at least one cartridge to receive an input from a user for controlling the light irradiation unit 400 . The second interface unit 120 is provided below the light irradiation unit 400 and may receive an input from a user for controlling at least one cartridge.

The light output unit 130 may include a light emission diode (LED). The light output unit 130 may notify a user of an event occurrence through blinking of an LED. For example, the light output unit 130 may inform the user of the operation of at least one cartridge through blinking of the LED. For another example, the light output unit 130 may inform the user of the operation of the light irradiator 400 through blinking of the LED. Additionally, the light output unit 130 may vary the shape of light emission, the intensity of light emission, or the blinking cycle according to the intensity of plasma generated by the plasma generating device 1000 and output the light.

The audio output unit 140 may output audio data such as operation guidance of at least one cartridge, operation guidance of the light emitter 400, or sound effects. The sound output unit 140 may include a speaker or a buzzer.

The head unit 200 may include a plasma generating unit for generating plasma. Plasma is an ionized gas, and may be a fourth state of matter following solid, liquid, and gas. In general, plasma can be generated based on high voltage discharge, and when induced on the skin of a companion animal, it can be used for the purpose of treating and shaping the epidermal part of the skin by a sublimation action. Here, sublimation may mean a phase transition phenomenon in which a substance changes from a solid to a gas without going through a liquid process in chemistry.

Plasma generated by the plasma generating unit may be irradiated to the skin of a companion animal through at least one cartridge. In the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may generate plasma using a dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) method. The dielectric barrier discharge method may be a widely used method because it can generate high-output discharge at atmospheric pressure and also has a built-in complex pulse power supply. Specifically, the dielectric barrier discharge method may be composed of one metal electrode. At least one of the electrodes may be covered with a dielectric layer. When an insulator is used, current cannot flow through the electrode in the case of direct current power, so plasma can be generated using alternating current (AC) power. The dielectric layer can block the reversing current and avoid the arc furnace transition, allowing operation in continuous pulse mode. In addition, the dielectric layer may induce uniform plasma discharge by randomly distributing electrons accumulated on the surface.

The first cartridge 300 is detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit 200 to generate plasma in a predetermined area. In the present disclosure, the first cartridge 300 may be a cartridge for irradiating plasma to an area with short hair, such as the skin of a short-haired companion animal or the belly of a companion animal.

Specifically, the first cartridge 300 forms at least a part of the outer appearance of the first cartridge 300, and is formed on the first edge frame and the edge frame formed to be detachably attached to the first end of the head portion 200 It may include a plurality of first protrusions. A plurality of first protrusions may be formed on the frame at predetermined intervals. The user may comb the hair of the companion animal through the plurality of first protrusions formed at predetermined intervals. A user can treat skin inflammation or exterminate bacteria, mites, etc. by irradiating the skin of a companion animal with plasma. Hereinafter, an example of the first cartridge 300 according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 3 .

In the present disclosure, the plasma generating apparatus 1000 may include a second cartridge used to generate plasma on a long-haired region, such as the skin of a long-haired companion animal or the back of a companion animal. The second cartridge is detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit 200 to generate plasma in a predetermined area. The user may expose the skin of the companion animal by combing the hair of the companion animal through the plurality of second protrusions provided in the second cartridge. The user may irradiate plasma to the exposed skin of the companion animal. The user may combine the first cartridge 300 with the head unit 200 or use the second cartridge 300 with the head unit 200 as needed. Hereinafter, an example of the second cartridge according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

In the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may include a third cartridge for irradiating plasma to a curved skin such as a toe. The third cartridge is detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit 200 to generate plasma in a predetermined area. The user can use the third cartridge by combining it with the head unit 200 as needed. Hereinafter, an example of a third cartridge according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 5 .

The light irradiation unit 400 may be provided at the second end of the head unit 200 . Here, the second end may be the other end of the first end of the head unit 200 to which at least one cartridge is coupled.

The light irradiation unit 400 may irradiate light into the ears of the companion animal. The user can exterminate bacteria or germs that may exist inside the ear by irradiating light to the inside of the ear of the companion animal through the light irradiator 400 . Alternatively, the user may calm the skin by radiating light to the inside of the companion animal's ear through the light irradiator 400 . Alternatively, the light emitting unit 400 may radiate light to the skin of the companion animal, such as the back, stomach, or soles of the feet. Hereinafter, an example of the light irradiation unit 400 according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 6 .

The plasma generating device 1000 may be charged through the charging unit 2000 . A user may charge power for driving the plasma generating device 1000 by coupling the plasma generating device to the charging unit 2000 . Alternatively, the plasma generating device 1000 may have a separate charging port for charging power.

According to the configuration described above, the plasma generating device 1000 may irradiate plasma to the skin of a companion animal through at least one cartridge. At least one cartridge may include a first cartridge 300, a second cartridge, and a third cartridge used for different purposes. The user may irradiate the plasma by selecting an appropriate cartridge among the first to third cartridges according to the species of the companion animal, the condition of the companion animal's hair, or a region to irradiate the plasma. Conventionally, a plurality of plasma generating devices having different functions had to be provided in order to perform an appropriate procedure according to a part. However, in the plasma generating device 1000 according to the present disclosure, the first to third cartridges may be detachably coupled to the head unit 200 . Therefore, since the user does not need to purchase a plurality of plasma generating devices, the cost of having the plasma generating devices can be saved. Furthermore, the plasma generating device 1000 according to the present disclosure may include a light irradiation unit 400 in addition to at least one cartridge for generating plasma. Accordingly, the cost required for the user to have devices for managing the companion animal's skin can be further reduced.

Hereinafter, at least one cartridge and the light irradiation unit 400 according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6 .

3 is a diagram for explaining an example of a first cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 (a) is a front view for explaining an example of a first cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 (b) is a perspective view for explaining an example of the first cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The first cartridge 300 may be a cartridge for irradiating plasma to an area with short hair, such as the skin of a short-haired companion animal or the stomach of a companion animal.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 3 , the first cartridge 300 may include a first acting part 310 and a first coupling part 320 .

The first acting unit 310 may radiate plasma to an area facing the first acting surface 311 through a predetermined first acting surface 311 .

For example, the plasma generating device 1000 according to the present disclosure may be a dielectric barrier discharge method. The plasma generating device 1000 may irradiate the skin of a companion animal through the first working surface 311 with plasma generated by a dielectric barrier discharge method. The first working surface 311 may be formed as a flat or substantially flat surface. The plasma generating device 1000 may induce substantially uniform plasma irradiation through the first working surface 311 .

The first coupling part 320 may be coupled to the first acting part 310 and detachably coupled to the head part 200 . The first coupling part 320 may include a first frame 321 and a plurality of first protrusions 322 .

The first rim frame 321 may be detachably attached to the rim of the first end of the head part 200 .

The plurality of first protrusions 322 may be formed on the first frame 321 and coupled to the side surface of the first acting portion 310 . Here, the plurality of first protrusions 322 may be formed on the first frame 321 so as not to protrude forward from the first acting portion 310 . For example, the first cartridge 300 may be a cartridge for irradiating plasma to the skin of a short-haired companion animal. The plurality of first protrusions 322 may be formed so as not to protrude forward from the first acting portion 310 so that the user can comb the hair of a short-haired companion animal.

In the present disclosure, as the plurality of first protrusions 322 are coupled to the side surface of the first acting portion 310 at predetermined intervals, a first suction hole h1 may be formed in the first cartridge 300 . The plasma generating device 1000 may inhale ozone (O ₃ ) generated as plasma is irradiated onto the skin through a first suction hole h1 formed in the first cartridge 300.

Specifically, when the skin of a companion animal is irradiated with plasma, it may adversely affect a person, and in addition, ozone accompanied by a smell may be generated. to remove these ozone. The plasma generating device 1000 may include an ozone removal unit. For example, the ozone removal unit may include a suction fan for inhaling ozone. When the suction fan is operated, ozone may be sucked into the plasma generating device 1000 through the first suction hole h1 formed in the first cartridge 300 . Therefore, the owner of the companion animal can safely irradiate the skin of the companion animal with plasma. Furthermore, plasma may be irradiated to the outside through the first working surface 311 , and thus ozone may be generated in the vicinity of the first working surface 311 . Therefore, when the first suction hole h1 is formed by a plurality of first protrusions 322 coupled to the side surface of the first acting portion 310 at predetermined intervals, the generated ozone is absorbed into the first suction hole h1 ) can be absorbed efficiently. Hereinafter, an example of an ozone removal unit according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 .

According to the configuration described above, the plasma generating device 1000 may include the first cartridge 300 detachably coupled to the head unit 200 . The first cartridge 300 may include a plurality of first protrusions 322 coupled to the side surface of the first acting portion 310 at predetermined intervals. As the plurality of first protrusions 322 are provided at predetermined intervals, the user may comb the hair of the companion animal through the plurality of first protrusions 322 . In addition, by preventing the first protrusion 322 from protruding from the front of the first acting portion 310, it is possible to prevent the distance between the working surface 311 and the skin from being excessively far apart in an area where the companion animal's hair is short.

If the plasma is irradiated to the companion animal's hair without combing the companion animal's hair in this way, even if the plasma is irradiated to the companion animal, it may not reach the skin. In this case, even if plasma is irradiated, the effect of treatment may be insignificant. Accordingly, the first cartridge 300 according to the present disclosure may include a plurality of first protrusions 322 coupled to the side surface of the first acting portion 310 at predetermined intervals. Accordingly, the user may expose the skin of the companion animal by combing the hair, and may irradiate the exposed skin with plasma.

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may include a second cartridge for irradiating plasma to the skin of a long-haired companion animal. Hereinafter, an example of the second cartridge according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 4 .

4 is a diagram for explaining an example of a second cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4 (a) is a front view for explaining an example of the second cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4 (b) is a perspective view for explaining an example of the second cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The first cartridge 300 may be a cartridge for irradiating plasma to the skin of a long-haired companion animal.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 4 , the second cartridge 500 may include a second acting portion 510 and a second coupling portion 520 .

The second acting unit 510 may radiate plasma to an area facing the second acting surface 511 through a predetermined second acting surface 511 .

For example, the plasma generating device 1000 according to the present disclosure may be a dielectric barrier discharge method. The plasma generating device 1000 may irradiate the skin of a companion animal through the second working surface 511 with plasma generated in a dielectric barrier discharge method. The second acting surface 511 may be formed as a flat or substantially flat surface. The plasma generating device 1000 may induce uniform plasma irradiation through the second acting surface 511 .

The second coupling portion 520 may be coupled to the second acting portion 510 and detachably coupled to the head portion 200 . The second coupling part 520 may include a second frame 521 and a plurality of second protrusions 522 .

The second rim frame 521 may be detachably attached to the rim of the first end of the head part 200 .

The plurality of second protrusions 522 may be formed on the second frame 521 and coupled to the side surface of the second acting portion 510 . Here, the plurality of second protrusions 522 may be formed on the second frame 521 so as to protrude forward of the second acting portion 510 . For example, the second cartridge 500 may be a cartridge for irradiating plasma to the skin of a long-haired companion animal. The plurality of second protrusions 522 may be formed to protrude forward from the second acting portion 510 so that the user can comb the hair of a long-haired companion animal. By making the second protrusion 522 protrude from the front of the second acting portion 510, the skin of the companion animal can be effectively exposed to the working surface 311 in an area where the hair of the companion animal is long.

In the present disclosure, as the plurality of second protrusions 522 are coupled to the side surface of the second acting portion 510 at predetermined intervals, the second suction hole h2 may be formed in the second cartridge 500 . The plasma generating device 1000 may inhale ozone generated as plasma is irradiated onto the skin through the second suction hole h2 formed in the second cartridge 500.

According to the configuration described above, the plasma generating device 1000 may include the second cartridge 500 detachably coupled to the head unit 200 . The second cartridge 500 may include a plurality of second protrusions 522 coupled to the side surface of the second acting portion 510 at predetermined intervals. As the plurality of second protrusions 522 are provided at predetermined intervals, the user can comb the hair of the companion animal through the plurality of second protrusions 522 . The user may expose the skin by combing the companion animal's hair, and thus may irradiate the exposed skin with plasma. Also, the plurality of second protrusions 522 may protrude forward from the second acting portion 510 . In other words, the plurality of second protrusions 522 may protrude from the rim frame longer than the plurality of first protrusions 322 of the first cartridge 300 . Accordingly, the plurality of second protrusions 522 may be suitable for combing the hair of a long-haired companion animal. According to the condition of the companion animal's hair, the user uses the first cartridge 300 having a plurality of first protrusions 322 or the second cartridge 500 having a plurality of second protrusions 522. can be used

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may include a third cartridge for irradiating plasma to a curved skin such as a toe. Hereinafter, an example of a third cartridge according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 5 .

5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a third cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 (a) is a front view for explaining an example of a third cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5 (b) is a perspective view for explaining an example of a third cartridge according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The third cartridge 600 may be a cartridge for irradiating plasma to a curved skin such as a toe.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 5 , the third cartridge 600 may include a third action part 610 and a third coupling part 620 .

The third acting unit 610 may radiate plasma to an area facing the third acting surface 611 through a predetermined third acting surface 611 .

For example, the plasma generating device 1000 according to the present disclosure may be a dielectric barrier discharge method. The plasma generating device 1000 may irradiate the skin of a companion animal through the third working surface 611 with plasma generated in a dielectric barrier discharge method.

The third working surface 611 may include a 3-1 working surface 6111 and a 3-2 working surface 6112 . The 3-1 acting surface 6111 may be a surface that forms at least a part of the third acting surface 611 . The 3-1 acting surface 6111 may be a substantially flat surface except for protruding pillars protruding from the 3-1 acting surface 6111 . The 3-2 acting surface 6112 may be a surface corresponding to a surface of a protruding pillar protruding from the 3-1 acting surface 6111 . The 3-1st working surface 6111 and the 3-2nd working surface 6112 may be surfaces where plasma is generated in all areas. The plasma generated through the plasma generating unit of the head unit 200 may be irradiated to the skin of the companion animal through the 3-1 working surface 6111 and the 3-2 working surface 6112 .

The third coupling portion 620 may be coupled to the third acting portion 610 and detachably coupled to the head portion 200 .

In the present disclosure, the third coupling part 620 may include a third suction hole h3. The plasma generating device 1000 may inhale ozone generated as plasma is irradiated onto the skin through the third suction hole h3 formed in the third coupling part 620.

According to the configuration described above, the plasma generating device 1000 may include the third cartridge 600 detachably coupled to the head unit 200 . The third cartridge may include a third action surface 611 on which plasma is generated. Depending on the embodiment, the third working surface 611 may include a 3-1 working surface 6111 and a 3-2 working surface 6112 . Here, the 3-2 acting surface 6112 may be a surface corresponding to the surface of the protruding pillar protruding from the 3-1 acting surface 6111 . Pets' feet may look similar to human hands or feet. The feet of companion animals may include soles and toes, and skin may also exist between the toes. In other words, like humans, the sides of pets' toes can also be skin. It may be difficult to irradiate plasma through the first acting surface 311 of the first cartridge 300 or the second acting surface 511 of the second cartridge 500 between the toes. This is because the gap between the toes may be somewhat small. On the other hand, the third cartridge 600 may include a protruding pillar protruding from the 3-1 acting surface 6111 . Also, plasma may be generated on the 3-2 working surface 6112 corresponding to the surface of the protruding pillar. Accordingly, the user can easily irradiate the plasma to the skin between the toes of the companion animal through the 3-2 working surface 6112 .

Meanwhile, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may include a light irradiation unit 400 for reducing bacteria or fungi present in the companion animal's ears. The user can prevent bacteria or fungi from occurring or reduce bacteria or fungi that have already occurred by irradiating light to the companion animal's ears through the light irradiator 400 . Hereinafter, an example of the light irradiation unit 400 according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG. 6 .

6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a light irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 (a) is a front view for explaining an example of a light irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 (b) is a perspective view for explaining an example of a light irradiation unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to (a) and (b) of FIG. 6 , the light irradiation unit 400 includes at least one first light emitting diode (LED) 410, at least one first laser diode (LD) 420, and at least one One second LED 430 may be included.

Each of the at least one first LED 410 , the at least one first LD 420 , and the at least one second LED 430 may generate light with different wavelengths.

For example, the at least one first LED 410 may generate light having a first wavelength of 355 nm to 455 nm to sterilize the ears of companion animals. The at least one first LD 420 may generate light having a second wavelength of 640 nm to 655 nm to treat the ear skin of a companion animal or suppress inflammation. The at least one second LED 430 may generate light having a third wavelength of 660 nm to 670 nm to suppress inflammation in the companion animal's ears and reduce bacteria. Accordingly, the user can irradiate complex light to the ears of the companion animal through the light irradiator 400, and manage various diseases at once. According to the embodiment, the user selectively operates each of the at least one first LED 410, the at least one first LD 420, or the at least one second LED 430 through the second interface unit 120. You can do it.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the light irradiation unit 400 may include a third protrusion protruding from a third frame coupled to the head unit 200 . After inserting the third protrusion into the companion animal's ear, the user may radiate light into the companion animal's ear through the light irradiation unit 400 . Accordingly, the light may reach deep inside the companion animal's ears.

In the present disclosure, the light emitting unit 400 may radiate light to the skin of the companion animal, such as the back, belly, or soles of the feet. The user can treat the skin or reduce pain caused by inflammation by irradiating light to the skin of the companion animal through the light irradiator 400 .

In the present disclosure, the light irradiation unit 400 may include a discharge hole h4. The plasma generating device 1000 may discharge ozone generated as plasma is irradiated to the skin through the discharge hole h4 formed in the light irradiation unit 400 .

Specifically, the light irradiation unit 400 may be provided at the second end of the head unit 200 . The second end may be the other end of the first end where at least one cartridge is provided in the head unit 200 . A suction fan for sucking ozone in the head part 200 provided between at least one cartridge and the light irradiation part 400 may be provided. When plasma is generated from at least one cartridge, a suction fan may be operated. According to the operation of the suction fan, ozone generated by irradiating the skin of a companion animal with plasma may be sucked into the head unit 200 through a suction hole provided in at least one cartridge. In addition, the ozone sucked into the head unit 200 may be discharged to the outside through the discharge hole h4 provided in the light irradiation unit 400 . According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may remove ozone sucked into the head unit 200 . The plasma generating device 1000 may discharge only gas that is not harmful to humans because ozone is removed through the discharge hole h4 to the outside. Hereinafter, an example of the ozone removal unit according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 .

7 is a diagram for explaining a positional relationship of an ozone removal unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. 8 is a diagram for explaining an example of an ozone removal unit according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating device 1000 may include an ozone removal unit. The ozone removal unit may be located at the rear of the first cartridge 300 . The ozone removal unit may inhale ozone generated as plasma is irradiated onto the skin through the first cartridge 300 . The ozone removal unit may include a suction fan 211 for inhaling ozone. When the suction fan 211 is operated, ozone may be sucked into the plasma generating device 1000 through the first suction hole h1 formed in the first cartridge 300 . Therefore, the owner of the companion animal can safely irradiate the skin of the companion animal with plasma.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the suction fan 211 may inhale ozone based on an input from a user. For example, the suction fan 211 may be operated in conjunction with an input from a user through the first interface unit 110 for operating at least one cartridge. In other words, the suction fan 211 can be operated together when at least one cartridge is operated. When the suction fan 211 is operated, ozone may be sucked into the head unit 200 through a suction hole formed in at least one cartridge.

Referring to FIG. 8 , the ozone removal unit may further include an ozone filter unit 212 to remove ozone sucked by the suction fan 211 .

The ozone filter unit 212 may include an ozone filter 2121 for removing ozone and a first filter case 2122 for fixing the ozone filter 2121 . The ozone filter 2121 may be a mesh type filter. Alternatively, the ozone filter 2121 may be a filter using a block-type catalyst. The first filter case 2122 may be detachably coupled to the gripping part 100 . A user may disassemble the first filter case 2122 to replace the first filter case 2122 and the ozone filter 2121 . Alternatively, the ozone filter 2121 may be detachably inserted into the first filter case 2122 . A user may replace the ozone filter 2121 by disassembling it from the first filter case 2122 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the ozone filter unit may include a plurality of carbon beads for removing ozone and a second filter case for fixing the carbon beads. The plurality of carbon beads may be grains of a porous carbon material. When ozone is inhaled according to the operation of the suction fan 211, the plurality of carbon beads may adsorb or remove the inhaled ozone.

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the ozone filter unit 212 may be scented so that companion animals feel comfortable. For example, an aroma-based fragrance may be added to the ozone filter unit 212 .

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, the plasma generating unit 700 may be provided between the ozone filter unit 212 and the suction fan 211 . The plasma generating unit may be connected to the first acting unit 310 . Plasma generated through the plasma generating unit may be irradiated to the skin of the companion animal through the first acting unit 310 .

The plasma generator 700 may include a connecting portion 710 protruding from one surface toward the first acting portion 310 for connection with the first acting portion 310 . The connection part 710 of the plasma generator 700 may pass through the ozone filter part 212 and be connected to the first action part 310 . For example, the ozone filter unit 212 may be provided between the plasma generating unit 700 and the first action unit 310 . Also, the ozone filter unit 212 may include a hollow through which the connection unit 710 passes. The connection part 710 of the plasma generator 700 may pass through the hollow provided in the ozone filter part 212 and be connected to the first action part 310 .

As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8 , the plasma generating device 1000 may irradiate plasma to the skin of a companion animal through at least one cartridge. At least one cartridge may include a first cartridge 300, a second cartridge 500, and a third cartridge 600 used for different purposes. The user may irradiate the plasma by selecting an appropriate cartridge among the first to third cartridges 600 according to the state of the companion animal's hair or the area to irradiate the plasma.

Also, the plasma generating device 1000 may radiate light to the companion animal's ears through the light irradiation unit 400 . The light irradiation unit 400 may include a plurality of LEDs having different wavelengths, and thus a user may simultaneously manage various diseases.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art of this disclosure, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not to be limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be interpreted in the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (13)

As a plasma generating device,
a gripping unit including at least one interface unit that receives an input from a user;
a head unit including a plasma generating unit for generating the plasma;
a first cartridge detachably coupled to a first end of the head unit and generating plasma in a predetermined area; and
a light irradiation unit provided at a second end of the head unit;
including,
At least one suction hole for inhaling ozone (O3) generated as the plasma is irradiated to the skin is formed in the first cartridge,
The head unit includes an ozone removal unit for removing the ozone,
The ozone removal unit includes a suction fan for inhaling the ozone and an ozone filter unit for removing the inhaled ozone,
The light irradiation unit includes a plurality of discharge holes through which ozone is removed through the ozone filter unit and discharged.
Plasma generator.
According to claim 1,
At least one interface unit,
a first interface unit receiving an input from a user for controlling the first cartridge; and
a second interface unit receiving an input from a user for controlling the light irradiation unit;
including,
Plasma generator.
According to claim 1,
The first cartridge,
a first acting unit that irradiates plasma to a region facing the first acting surface through a predetermined first acting surface; and
a first coupling portion coupled to the first acting portion and detachably coupled to the head portion;
including,
The first coupling part,
a first rim frame detachably formed from the rim of the first end of the head part; and
a plurality of first protrusions formed on the first frame and coupled to a side surface of the first acting portion, wherein the plurality of first protrusions are formed on the first frame so as not to protrude forward of the first acting portion;
including,
Plasma generator.
According to claim 1,
a second cartridge detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit to generate plasma in a predetermined area;
Including more,
The second cartridge,
a second acting unit that irradiates plasma to a region facing the second acting surface through a predetermined second acting surface; and
a second coupling portion coupled to the second acting portion and detachably coupled to the head portion;
including,
The second coupling part,
a second rim frame detachably formed from the rim of the first end of the head part; and
a plurality of second protrusions formed on the second frame and coupled to a side surface of the second acting portion, wherein the plurality of second protrusions are formed on the second frame so as to protrude forward of the second acting portion;
including,
Plasma generator.
According to claim 1,
a third cartridge detachably coupled to the first end of the head unit to generate plasma in a predetermined area;
Including more,
The third cartridge,
a third acting unit for irradiating plasma to a region facing the third acting surface through a predetermined third acting surface; and
a third coupling portion coupled to the third acting portion and detachably coupled to the head portion;
including,
The third working surface,
3-1 working surface; and
a 3-2 acting surface corresponding to a surface of a protruding pillar protruding from the 3-1 acting surface;
containing
Plasma generator.
According to claim 1,
The light irradiator,
at least one first LED using a first wavelength;
at least one first laser diode using a second wavelength different from the first wavelength; and
at least one second LED using a third wavelength different from the first wavelength and the second wavelength;
including,
Plasma generator.
delete delete According to claim 1,
The ozone filter unit,
an ozone filter to remove the ozone; and
a first filter case for fixing the ozone filter;
including,
Plasma generator.
According to claim 1,
The ozone filter unit,
a plurality of carbon beads to remove the ozone; and
a second filter case for fixing the carbon beads;
including,
Plasma generator.
According to claim 3,
The plasma generator,
A connection portion protruding from one surface facing the first acting portion for connection with the first acting portion;
The ozone filter unit,
It is provided between the plasma generating unit and the first acting unit and includes a hollow through which the connecting unit passes.
Plasma generator.
According to claim 3,
The plurality of first protrusions are coupled to the side surface of the first acting portion at predetermined intervals so that the ozone is sucked according to the operation of the suction fan.
Plasma generator. delete